stringent

adjective

How many syllables in stringent?

There are 2 syllables in the word stringent.

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Divide stringent into syllables:

strin · gent

How to pronounce stringent:

Definition of stringent:

stringent (adjective):: tight, constricted; requiring strict attention to rules or detail; demanding strict attention to rules and procedures.

Synonyms for stringent:

adamant

binding

conscientious

demanding

exacting

hard-line

inflexible

meticulous

rigid

rigorous

severe

steadfast

strict

tight

tough

uncompromising

Antonyms for stringent:

accommodating

acquiescent

adaptable

agreeable

allowing

alterable

ambiguous

amenable

amiable

bendable

bending

benevolent

benign

benignant

biddable

blah

bland

blithe

bright

calm

carefree

careless

casual

changeable

charitable

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